She also told the podcast cannabis-infused creams and tinctures can be particularly helpful for seniors with arthritis and other physical pain. Taylor aims to help those who have never smoked before, pointing to her 89-year-old sister-in-law who experienced relief after she rubbed some cream on her knees.

"I'm gonna eliminate the stigma from this plant and [promote] its healing part," Taylor said. "I am gonna help seniors to live a better quality of life as they age. They can have fun, they can be healthy, they deserve better."

Six applicants were vying for Berkeley's single permit. A proposal to open a dispensary called BC3 at the Berkeley retail store Amoeba Music was acknowledged as a runner-up at Tuesday's meeting by Mayor Tom Bates and three council members.